A super shorter climber. Large single velvety-red flowers with prominent golden stamens. Good dark green foliage. Healthy and hardy. Repeat flowering. Size: 3m x 2m.
Altissimo
From £15.95
About Altissimo rose:
Rose Group | Climbing Rose |
Breeder | Delbard |
Date of Introduction | 1966 |
Colour | Red |
Flower Form | Single |
Height | Short Climber |
Flowering Period | Repeat Flowering |
Fragrance | None |
Disease Resistance | Good |
Hardiness Zone | 6 -what’s this? |
Attractive to Bees, Good for Pillars/Obelisks, Suitable for Walls/Fences
More about Climbing roses:
Climbing roses are distinct from most ramblers, in that they tend to have larger blooms, the ability to repeat flower and have stouter growth. Their use in the garden for adding height is unsurpassed coming in a variety of colours and sizes. The stronger growing varieties are often seen covering walls, fences, arches and pergolas, whilst shorter varieties can be trained around poles and tripods to form ‘pillars’.
All climbers require support and it is essential they are well tied to their structures. They are best trained horizontally at first to prevent any legginess and encourage a spreading habit.
Pruning Guide: Once established, prune by reducing side shoots to two or three buds of the main stem and tying in any new long growths in a horizontal fashion during September.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot Altissimo rose. Or for more on how to prune and care for climbing roses, visit the RHS website.
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